Substitute Fletcher’s Stoppage-Time Strike Earns Leyton Orient Draw With Blackpool

LONDON (Interstat) — Substitute Ashley Fletcher scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Leyton Orient against Blackpool in a League One match Saturday at The BetWright Stadium.

Aaron Connolly had given the visiting Seasiders the lead in the 23rd minute. Fletcher, who also assisted on the equalizer, secured a point for the O’s deep into added time. The match was a physical affair, featuring eight yellow cards and a red card shown to Leyton Orient defender Tayo Adaramola in the 47th minute. Both clubs opened their League One campaigns with a draw.